Family Friendly Recipes

Mom’s Chinese Chicken SaladBy Ginny's TeamSouthwest Beef and NoodlesBy Ginny's TeamShrimp and Bow Tie PastaBy Ginny's TeamSlow Cooker LasagnaBy Ginny's TeamPressure Cooker Macaroni and CheeseBy Ginny's TeamCreamy Macaroni and Cheese is a great first recipe to try in your new electric pressure cooker. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and lets you work out all of your pressure cooker nerves and fears. It will help you practice using the "Quick Release" of the pressure valve and become familiar with all of the fun pressure cooker functions.Chicken Alfredo LasagnaBy Ginny's TeamChicken Alfredo lasagna takes a twist on a classic dish while staying simple and fuss-free. This is a great dish for when you have company and need to make a lot of food without a lot of work, and also makes for delicious leftovers that will keep you full all week long. Four kind of cheeses combine with creamy Alfredo sauce and chopped vegetables for the perfect flavor explosion. We like using pre-made jars of Alfredo sauce to cut down on the prep time for this chicken Alfredo lasagna, but feel free to make your own if you feel ambitious!Slow Cooker LasagnaBy Ginny's TeamA slow cooker isn't just for chili anymore: try slow cooker lasagna for a hands-off weeknight meal. Just brown the beef, warm the spinach and sauce, and then layer all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Pepper, Parmesan cheese, and oregano all add a combination of flavors, while ground beef, frozen spinach, and lasagna noodles are easy-to-find grocery items. Just throw in all the ingredients for slow cooker lasagna and run errands or cook a side dish; a few hours later, you'll be ready for dinner!Ginny’s LasagnaBy Ginny's TeamGinny's kids have always told her that she makes the best lasagna in the world, and we've been lucky enough to get the recipe from her! The combination of cottage cheese and Parmesan makes the lasagna perfectly gooey, while ground beef makes it the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for big family gatherings or just a family dinner, Ginny's lasagna will soon become everybody's favorite!Macaroni and CheeseBy Ginny's TeamNothing beats homemade macaroni & cheese for comfort food! This delicious recipe has only five ingredients and can be cooked two ways. Try the slow cooker method if you need to run some errands or leave the Dutch oven free for other dishes. If you don't have a slow cooker, you can use the Dutch oven method instead! No matter which way you decide to make it, this macaroni & cheese will be gooey, cheesy, and delicious!Shrimp Scampi in a FlashBy Ginny's TeamEver wondered how to make homemade shrimp scampi? Ever wanted to try but thought you might not have the time? Good news! This easy shrimp scampi recipe takes less than 20 minutes and tastes as good as a chef-made meal. For extra-fast preparation, buy pre-peeled shrimp and bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing your own.